From resnet@earthlink.net Thu Aug 10 11:24:12 2000
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:05:37 -0700
From: Steve Baden
To: resnet@earthlink.net
Subject: Energy Position Opening in U.S. DOE Boston Regional Office
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RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs
BOSTON REGIONAL OFFICE
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: GFO-00-30-DN
OPENING DATE: 08/07/2000 CLOSING DATE: 08/25/2000
POSITION: Energy Technology Customer Specialist, GS-301-11/12
More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
SALARY: GS-11 - $43,378 per annum
GS-12 - $51,989 per annum
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-12. Promotion to the full performance level is
contingent upon the applicant meeting performance and qualification
requirements.
ORGANIZATION: Boston Regional Office DUTY STATION: Boston, MA
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified applicants. Prior Federal service is not
required. You must be a citizen of the United States to be considered for
this position.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant selected will be required to complete a
1-year probationary period. Periods of frequent travel may be required.
Payment of moving expenses is not authorized.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: At the full performance level, the incumbent
serves as a program manager or program specialist for one or more energy
efficiency and renewable energy grant programs, and/or for regional energy
efficiency and renewable energy technology deployment programs. Typical
duties at the full performance level include: managing program execution,
including planning operational details, scheduling events, managing
resources, problem solving, monitoring outcomes, and reporting on program
status and performance; serving as the channel for communicating information
between program managers at DOE headquarters and program customers in the
region; working with industrial and commercial groups, utilities, trade
associations, other Federal agencies, interstate/state/regional/local
governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions, small businesses, and
individuals to achieve energy efficiency and renewable energy goals and
objectives; obtaining and managing resources within areas of
responsibility, including participation in the budget process and handling
of acquisitions and financial assistance awards; and monitoring progress and
performance of financial assistance awards.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess certain minimum
qualifications to receive consideration. These minimum requirements are
outlined in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management operating manual
"Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions", for the GS-301
series. The length and type of experience necessary to meet the minimum
requirements for this position are:
GS-11: 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the
Federal service
GS-12: 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in
the Federal service
Specialized experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the
duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of
the position. To be creditable, experience must have included experience in
one or more of the following areas: 1) experience working with and/or
marketing energy efficiency or renewable energy technologies in any
capacity; 2) administration of energy efficiency or renewable energy
related grant programs;
3) administration and/or project work on one or more energy efficiency or
renewable energy programs;
4) experience working with at least two of the following for purposes of
implementing an energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other energy-related
program: state and/or local legislative and executive officials; non-profit
organizations and institutions; utilities; the business community; or other
private sector entities;
5) energy efficiency- or renewable energy-related work as a physical
scientist or engineer.
BASIS OF EVALUATION: Candidates who meet the qualification requirements
described above will be further evaluated according to the degree to which
they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the following
factors:
1. Knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and
technologies. DOUBLE WEIGHT
2. Knowledge of program and/or project planning, implementation, and
evaluation. DOUBLE WEIGHT
3. Ability to implement new approaches to assist Federal, state, and local
governments, as well as private businesses and non-profit organizations, in
adopting energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
4. Knowledge of Federal procurement and financial assistance regulations,
requirements, and laws
5. Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking and
strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact with a
variety of individuals and the general public.
6. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and electronic
mail/communications software programs and applications.
It is recommended that candidates address these factors in a narrative
statement of approximately 2-3 pages in length.
HOW TO APPLY: Submittal of an application or resume is required. You may
apply by using the "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (OF 612),
or any other application or document you choose. The former standard
Government application form, SF-171, is no longer required, but can still be
submitted. Although a standard application form is not required, certain
information is needed to evaluate your qualifications and to determine if
you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If you do not provide
all necessary information, you may be ineligible for further consideration.
The following is a listing of the needed information:
1. Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job for which you are
applying;
2. Your full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers;
3. Your social security number;
4. Your country of citizenship (U.S. citizenship required);
5. Veteran's preference - If you are claiming veteran's preference, you
must include supporting documentation. To claim 5-point veteran's
preference, attach a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility. To claim
10-point Veteran's Preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point
Veteran's Preference, plus the proof required by the form;
6. Work experience: give the following information for each paid and
nonpaid work experience related to this position you are applying for:
employer's name and address, job title, starting and ending dates, hours per
week, duties and accomplishments, salary, supervisor's name and phone
number;
7. Education - name, city and state of high school(s), college(s) and
university(ies) attended, major(s), and type of any degree(s) received;
8. Other qualifications: indicate any job-related training courses
completed, any current job-related certificates and licenses, and any
job-related honors, awards, and/or special accomplishments, such as
publications, memberships in professional societies, etc.
9. Current supervisor - indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES NOT CONTAINING ADEQUATE
INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED.
EXTENSIONS TO COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.
APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED REGARDING MISSING INFORMATION.
In addition to an application or resume, applicants should submit a
Narrative Statement of approximately 2-3 pages in length addressing the
ranking factors listed above. (Recommended)
In addition to the above application material, the Department of Energy has
an "optional" form titled "Applicant Disability, Race/National Origin and
Sex Identification" (DOE Form 1600-7). We encourage each applicant to
include this form when they submit an application. Completion of this form
is completely voluntary and will in no way affect your consideration for a
job. The information you provide will not be shared with anyone involved in
the selection process, but rather will be used for statistical purposes
only.
Do not submit copies of job descriptions, copies of training or award
certificates, letters of appreciation, photographs, or other extraneous
material. Do not submit transcripts unless specifically listed as a
requirement in this announcement.
CTAP/ICTAP
In accordance with the Department of Energy Career Transition Assistance
Plan (CTAP), any Department of Energy employee who is well qualified for
this position and who has received a Certificate of Expected Separation or a
Reduction-In-Force separation notice may be entitled to special priority
selection. To receive CTAP consideration for this position, you must apply
under this recruitment announcement, submit required documentation with your
application package, meet all eligibility requirements, and be rated
well-qualified for this position. To be well-qualified for this position,
you must be rated at least fully satisfactory on all factors described under
Basis of Evaluation. All ratings will be determined by the Golden Field
Office, Human Resources staff or a designated subject-matter expert.
If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive
special priority selection under the Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP). To receive ICTAP consideration for this
position, you must apply under this recruitment announcement, submit
required documentation with your application package, meet all eligibility
requirements, and be rated well-qualified for this position. To be
well-qualified for this position, you must be rated at least fully
satisfactory on all factors described under Basis of Evaluation. All
ratings will be determined by the Golden Field Office, Human Resources staff
or a designated subject-matter expert.
TRANSMITTAL OF APPLICATION PACKAGE: Mail or hand deliver hard copies to:
U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden,
CO 80401,
ATTN: S. Cunningham OR
FAX to: 303-275-4790 OR
E-Mail to: susie_cunningham@nrel.gov
Mailed application packages must be postmarked by the closing date of the
recruitment announcement. Hand-delivered, Faxed, or E-Mailed application
packages must be received in the Golden Field Office by the closing date of
the recruitment announcement. Application packages will not be returned.
Please do not submit more than one application for this position and use
only one transmittal method.
INQUIRIES: 303-275-4776
FORMS may be obtained by download from the Golden Field Office Website:
http://www.eren.doe.gov/golden/employ.htm, by calling the inquiry number
above, or by sending an
e-mail message to Ms. Cunningham.